Question 1

The term which literally means a 'pure and virtuous woman' is:

Accepted Answer

The term "Sati" is derived from the name of the goddess Sati, who was the wife of Shiva according to Hindu mythology. It has come to mean a 'pure and virtuous woman'. Historically, it also refers to the now-outlawed practice where a widow would immolate herself on her husband's funeral pyre, a practice that was believed to reflect the ultimate devotion and purity of the widow.

Question 2

Who gave emphasis on the liberation of the Hindu Society by 'Go back to the Veda' ?

Accepted Answer

Arya Samaj, founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, emphasized the return to the Vedas as a means for the revival and liberation of Hindu society.

Question 3

Who founded the Atmiya Sabha in 1815 and the Brahmo Samaj on 20th August 1828?

Accepted Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha in 1815 and the Brahmo Samaj on 20th August 1828, both aimed at social and religious reforms in India.

Question 4

Which is not  the scheme & programme for women empowerment?

Accepted Answer

NCR (National Capital Region) is not a scheme or program specifically designed for women empowerment. SSA (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan), Ladli, and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya are all initiatives aimed at promoting education and empowerment among women and girls.

Question 5

Who worked very hard for years to stop the practice of 'Sati'.

Accepted Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is widely recognized for his efforts to abolish the practice of Sati in India. He campaigned against this and other social evils, leading to the eventual ban of Sati by the British government in 1829.

Question 6

Who advocated the abolition of polygamy (a practice of a man having more than one wife) and child marriage?

Accepted Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a social reformer who advocated for the abolition of polygamy and child marriage.

Question 7

Which commission constituted the National Commission for Women as a statutory body. The first commission of this was constituted on 31st January 1992 with Mrs. Jayanti

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Dowry Prohibition Act came in which year?

Accepted Answer

The Dowry Prohibition Act was enacted in 1961 in India to prohibit the giving or receiving of a dowry.

Question 9

It was a period of feminist activity and thought that occurred during the 19th and early 20th century throughout the Western world. It focused on legal issues, primarily on gaining the right to vote.

Accepted Answer

First-wave feminism is characterized by its focus on legal issues and the suffrage movement, aiming to gain voting rights for women during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Question 10

Which feminism is a perspective within feminism that calls for a radical reordering of society in which male supremacy is eliminated in all social and economic contexts?

Accepted Answer

Radical feminism seeks to dismantle the patriarchal structures that they believe are responsible for the oppression of women, advocating for a profound transformation of society to eliminate male supremacy in all areas of life.

Question 11

The movement of which feminism is said to have arisen out of the realization that women are of many colors, ethnicities, nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

Third-wave feminism is recognized for its emphasis on the diversity and multiplicity of identities among women, acknowledging that women's experiences are shaped by various factors including race, ethnicity, nationality, and religion. This movement emerged as a response to the perceived limitations of the second wave, aiming to include voices that had been marginalized or overlooked.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a four feminist approaches to educational intervention?

Accepted Answer

Ancient theory is not recognized as a feminist approach to educational intervention. Feminist approaches to education, such as Gender difference, Structural theory, and Deconstructive theory, focus on understanding and addressing the ways in which gender and power dynamics influence educational practices and outcomes. Ancient theory does not align with the contemporary understanding and goals of feminist educational interventions.

Question 13

It is one's sense of one's own gender. It is the result of socialization, but it also has a biological basis.

Accepted Answer

Gender identity refers to an individual's personal sense of their own gender, which can be influenced by socialization and biology. It is distinct from biological sex, sexuality, and being transgender, which involves identifying with a gender different from the one assigned at birth.

Question 14

Which theory of feminism argue that girls can meet the same academic standards as boys, provided they face no negative intervention from different socializing agents.

Accepted Answer

Socialisation theory argues that girls can meet the same academic standards as boys if they do not face negative interventions from different socializing agents. This theory emphasizes the role of socialization processes in shaping gender roles and expectations, including academic achievements.

Question 15

Which feminist philosophy is a version of feminism whose primary focus concerns, at least to some degree, Black women from within African contexts.

Accepted Answer

Black feminism specifically addresses the unique struggles and challenges faced by Black women, incorporating race, class, and gender perspectives into feminist discourse and activism. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the intersectionality of different forms of oppression that Black women face.

Question 16

Which one is the formal agency of socialization?

Accepted Answer

Schools are considered formal agencies of socialization because they have a structured environment designed to teach children and adolescents various skills, values, and norms intentionally and systematically.

Question 17

Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 states which law?

Accepted Answer

Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, defines rape and specifies the circumstances under which sexual intercourse is considered rape.

Question 18

It is a social process in which both individual and other social processes are intrinsically related.

Accepted Answer

Social construction is the correct answer because it refers to the process by which individuals and groups shape reality through social interactions. This concept emphasizes the ways in which social phenomena are created, institutionalized, and made into tradition by humans.

Question 19

Culturally Responsive Classroom Management approach can be used for:

Accepted Answer

Culturally Responsive Classroom Management (CRCM) focuses on recognizing and addressing cultural norms and biases, including those related to gender stereotypes, to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. It does not specifically target gender roles or stereotypes alone but encompasses a broader approach to managing classrooms by acknowledging and respecting the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students.

Question 20

"In my textbooks, I learned that only men are doctors." it is an example of:

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 1: Gender and Women Empowerment